The Information About The Yellowstone Spinoff That Confused Me

A little over a year ago, as Yellowstone cancellation rumors swirled and the reported drama between Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan heated up, a sequel series potentially starring Matthew McConaughey was announced. Now, the Oscar winner was never officially connected to the show, and with this new news from TVLine, his potential role in the series became more blurred, as it was reported:

Last fall, Paramount Network ordered to series the then-titled 2024, a Yellowstone sequel that was to star Matthew McConaughey and possibly feature Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser and Luke Grimes reprising their roles of Beth Dutton, Rip Wheeler and Kayce Dutton. It’s unclear whether Russell will be assuming the role that McConaughey was supposed to play or taking on a new character entirely.

So, this brings up two confusing questions that we’re about to break down: Will McConaughey be involved? And will the show be connected to Yellowstone? Both are vital and need answers, especially with The Madison reportedly going into production later this month.

So, Will Matthew McConaughey Be Involved?

Since Matthew McConaughey was never confirmed to be part of this series, I will not be shocked if he’s not in the show. In fact, I’ll be more surprised if he does end up being part of the cast. However, all this considered, we need some clarity on where he stands with this project.

Back in January, there were reports that McConaughey’s Yellowstone series might be in trouble, and, before this news about Pfeiffer, Russell and Adams was announced, it was rumored that the Dangerous Minds star would take his place as the lead. The TVLine report also speculated that it’s possible Russell could be taking over the character the Interstellar star was set to play.

All around, I’m confused by Matthew McConaughey’s connection to this project, and I need some straightforward clarity about whether he’ll be in this show or not.

Is This Show Going To Be Connected To Yellowstone Or It’s Own Thing?

For a while, this new series, now apparently called The Madison, was called 2024, and it was assumed that it would be a sequel to Taylor Sheridan’s first modern Western show.

With the final episodes of Yellowstone airing in November on the 2024 TV schedule, there were reports that actors from the flagship show could be in it and that there was drama when it came to Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly signing contracts for it.

I was under the assumption that this new spinoff would be a continuation of sorts and be connected directly to Sheridan’s OG series. Now, I’m not so sure.